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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    601st Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 28, 1945

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 211 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class John J. Schweizer (ASN: 37352026), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with 3d Reconnaissance Troop, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 28 March 1945 in Gersorenz, Germany. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.